Xsan Deployment and Support
v.2 Consulting, Inc. has extensive knowledge of Xsan having consulted, installed and trained administrators supporting a few terabytes to over 100TB. In fact, one of our consultants was the Project Manger for Apple's Xsan Administration courseware development.
Xsan is a complex system of interconnected devices that if configured correctly, can provide large amounts of bandwidth and storage. If done wrong, performance and redundancy will suffer resulting in unhappy users and corrupt data. v.2 Consulting, Inc. has direct experience with Promise Vtraks (certified for use with Xsan) and Active Storage XRAID systems which have some key advantages.
Whether you are looking for a data center or Final Cut Server solution, we have the expertise to deliver a bullet proof installation customized for your needs.
Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server Support
Sure we specialize in some high end deployments, but our base is still day-to-day support of companies from 5 - 100 employees. But in fact we are certified by the State of California as a small business, so we know what it's like to be one of the little guys.
Monitoring Services
Consider the following: 90% availability equates to 876 hours of downtime per year, 95% to around 438 hours of downtime/year and 99.9% to almost 9 hours/year of downtime. Furthermore, most IT departments don't deploy some sort of early warning system nor do they have any form of real-time monitor for mission critical resources.
We start by creating complete document of your infrastructure to understand the current services and systems in place. From there, we build a comprehensive system to monitoring each service and system found during the discovery/documentation process. Finally we will tune our proprietary analysis tools to send out notifications and warnings in real time.
Final Cut Server Deployment
Not really a server and not only for Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server is an asset management solution that integrates well with Final Cut Studio, but also any organization dealing with large numbers of digital assets.
Shooting with RED or need custom workflows created? Final Cut Server is fully customizable from interface to workflows to automating production tasks and v.2 Consulting can make dealing with production schedules a little less painful.
Podcast Producer
Thinking about deploying Podcast Producer? Although simple on the outside, PcP can be a very complex and expensive proposition. v.2 Consulting has worked with several companies to outline a plan and deploy PcP on a large scale. From universities to coroners offices, we can help you explore how you can use PcP in your environment.
Cross-platform integration
Mac OS X allows for seamless cross-platform integration of Mac OS, PC, and UNIX based machines on your network. Users can share files and documents easily without the hassle of time-consuming conversion from one system to another. v.2 Consulting creates cross-platform solutions that can grow to accommodate your company and allow for whatever new technology comes along.
Backup and Disaster Recovery
A reliable, easy to use backup system is key in preparing for disaster recovery. In the case of an unforeseen event that causes data loss or prevents you from accessing your office, we can respond in a timely and efficient manner, keeping your down-time to a minimum.
v.2 Consulting has experience implementing back-up systems from 10 to 1000 or more users in mixed-platform environments. We use standardized solutions to create a safe, long-term plan for backing up and storing your data and the eventual recovery should data loss occur.
From simple Retrospect backups to Firewire drive to complex solutions that integrate PresStore or Time Navigator, Xsan and staged backups, we have the knowledge and expertise that you can't find anywhere else.
File Management
Digital asset management is possibly the most difficult system to keep organized. A disorganized system becomes especially difficult and stressful to work with in the crunch-time leading up to a deadline. This is precisely why a well organized, robust system is most critical. From software decisions to offline storage, v.2 Consulting can help create a digital asset management solution to fit your workflow.
Networking
One of the easiest jobs is plugging in computers to network gear. One of the hardest jobs is making that gear work efficiently. v.2 Consulting, Inc. has been working with large and small companies to improve their network performance, remove bottlenecks, and bolster security by installing VPN and security systems to protect even the most complex networks.
Virtual IT
Virtual IT is our way of providing you with all the IT support you need without the cost of a full-time staff. We will work with you to assess your particular needs and develop a plan of services to best suit your requirements. One consultant will be familiar with your system and will provide the core of your Virtual IT department, calling in our other specialists when necessary. Our consultants work as needed to implement scalable, expandable solutions that can grow with your company. You will get customized expert support, and only pay for the time you need.
